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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 459.74 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 459.74 and 306.30 is: 457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 459.74 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/459.74 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 459.74 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 140,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,816.83/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.05

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